- Both Ferrari drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, have been handed 10-place grid penalties for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after fitting new engines for the first time this season.
- The penalties follow showdown talks between the drivers and team principal Fred Vasseur after Hamilton voiced frustration over Leclerc's first-lap overtake at the recent Mexican Grand Prix.
- Max Verstappen, who took advantage of the Ferrari dispute to win in Mexico, will start from the back of the grid on Sunday after taking on several new engine components.
- Rain has already impacted final practice and is forecast to affect both qualifying and Sunday's race, potentially creating unpredictable racing conditions.
- Ahead of qualifying, Formula One confirmed a five-year contract extension for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, securing the venue's place on the calendar until 2035.
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